Guidebook for Annapolis
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Tour the scenic Naval Academy or attend a football game. Only a photo ID required for free admission onto the Academy grounds.
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Naval Academy
Tour the scenic Naval Academy or attend a football game. Only a photo ID required for free admission onto the Academy grounds.
Main Street is the place for pubs, shops, and a beautiful view of "Ego Alley", or the Annapolis Harbor.
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Main Street
Main StreetMain Street is the place for pubs, shops, and a beautiful view of "Ego Alley", or the Annapolis Harbor.
Walk around the Governor's Mansion grounds, and enjoy lunch at historic Harry Browns. See the State Govt buildings in Maryland's capital city.
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State Circle
State CircleWalk around the Governor's Mansion grounds, and enjoy lunch at historic Harry Browns. See the State Govt buildings in Maryland's capital city.
The center of downtown, stroll down West Street and take in a show or enjoy a local beer at Ram's Head Tavern.
Church Circle
Church CircleThe center of downtown, stroll down West Street and take in a show or enjoy a local beer at Ram's Head Tavern.
Downtown Baltimore is only a 40 min drive and includes a casino, baseball and football stadiums, as well as the harbor, Little Italy, Fells Point, the list goes on.
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Horseshoe Casino
1525 Russell StreetDowntown Baltimore is only a 40 min drive and includes a casino, baseball and football stadiums, as well as the harbor, Little Italy, Fells Point, the list goes on.
Arts & Culture
Considered one of the best renaissance festivals in the country. The costumes, shows, art, and food are worth a trip!
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Maryland Renaissance Festival
1821 Crownsville RdConsidered one of the best renaissance festivals in the country. The costumes, shows, art, and food are worth a trip!
A good place to learn about some age old Maryland waterfront activities. The museum also has an awesome waterfront (beach and pier), Thursday night summer concert series.
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Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
723 Second StA good place to learn about some age old Maryland waterfront activities. The museum also has an awesome waterfront (beach and pier), Thursday night summer concert series.
This is an outdoor theatre in the heart of downtown. It's run by volunteers and features local talent and is very reasonable.
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Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre
143 Compromise StThis is an outdoor theatre in the heart of downtown. It's run by volunteers and features local talent and is very reasonable.
From art exhibits, opening, ballet, opera, theatre, dance, there is always something going on at Maryland Hall, the center of creative arts in Annapolis.
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Maryland Hall
801 Chase StFrom art exhibits, opening, ballet, opera, theatre, dance, there is always something going on at Maryland Hall, the center of creative arts in Annapolis.
Shopping
One of 2 outlet malls that are approximately 30 min from my home. I like this outlet because it includes both Off Sax and Last Call Neiman Marcus!
Arundel Mills
One of 2 outlet malls that are approximately 30 min from my home. I like this outlet because it includes both Off Sax and Last Call Neiman Marcus!
An outlet mall about 30 min from the house. Enjoy a drive over the Bay Bridge, lunch on Kent Island, and a trip to the outlets! This is a more upscale outlet with designer stores.
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Queenstown Premium Outlets
441 Outlet Center DrAn outlet mall about 30 min from the house. Enjoy a drive over the Bay Bridge, lunch on Kent Island, and a trip to the outlets! This is a more upscale outlet with designer stores.
Traditional indoor mall with almost every store you can imagine including Nordstorms, Lord and Taylor, Macy's, Banana Repuplic, Ann Taylor, Guess, Sephora, Free People, Lush, and the list goes on and on and on....
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Westfield Annapolis Mall
2002 Annapolis MallTraditional indoor mall with almost every store you can imagine including Nordstorms, Lord and Taylor, Macy's, Banana Repuplic, Ann Taylor, Guess, Sephora, Free People, Lush, and the list goes on and on and on....
Outdoor shopping and restaurants. If you decide to eat here, I recommend either Neo Pizza or Brio. Stores include Anthropologie, Brooks Brothers, Lulemon, and other more upscale shops. Friday night summer concert series, 7-8:30.
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Annapolis Towne Centre
1906 Towne Centre BlvdOutdoor shopping and restaurants. If you decide to eat here, I recommend either Neo Pizza or Brio. Stores include Anthropologie, Brooks Brothers, Lulemon, and other more upscale shops. Friday night summer concert series, 7-8:30.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a fantastic aquarium, and includes a beautiful rain forest exhibit. It is right next to ESPN Zone which is a fun time for the kids.
Baltimore Aquarium
This is a fantastic aquarium, and includes a beautiful rain forest exhibit. It is right next to ESPN Zone which is a fun time for the kids.
Parks & Nature
The Baltimore Zoo does charge a fee, but is more interactive, and has elephant rides, and a trolly so no need to walk back once you get to the end. The polar bear is very entertaining!
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The Maryland Zoo
1 Safari PlThe Baltimore Zoo does charge a fee, but is more interactive, and has elephant rides, and a trolly so no need to walk back once you get to the end. The polar bear is very entertaining!
We love this place! It's in a great location on Spa Creek and rents kayaks. The tandems are $30/hr, and that is enough time to kayak down Spa Creek and see the beautiful homes on this very exclusive pricey waterway.
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Annapolis Canoe and Kayak, LLC
311 Third StWe love this place! It's in a great location on Spa Creek and rents kayaks. The tandems are $30/hr, and that is enough time to kayak down Spa Creek and see the beautiful homes on this very exclusive pricey waterway.
Beautiful park with an outdoor ice skating rink, summer concert series, trails for biking, hiking and walking along the water, kayak rentals, picnic pavillions, playground for the kids, public restrooms, etc. And while you're there, check out Grump's Cafe for some of the best burgers in town as voted by locals.
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Parque de Aguas Tranquilas
600 Quiet Waters Park RdBeautiful park with an outdoor ice skating rink, summer concert series, trails for biking, hiking and walking along the water, kayak rentals, picnic pavillions, playground for the kids, public restrooms, etc. And while you're there, check out Grump's Cafe for some of the best burgers in town as voted by locals.
Food Scene
Located in West Annapolis, among antique and consignment shops, it is off the beaten path and has wonderful coffee and light fare.
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Bean Rush Café
112 Annapolis StLocated in West Annapolis, among antique and consignment shops, it is off the beaten path and has wonderful coffee and light fare.
Awesome bagels! This place began when a Wall Street rat racer tired of city life and moved to Annapolis and brought NY bagels with him! Yum!
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Naval Bagels
609 Taylor AveAwesome bagels! This place began when a Wall Street rat racer tired of city life and moved to Annapolis and brought NY bagels with him! Yum!
Davis's Pub was featured on Diners, Dives, and Drive-Thrus and their crab pretzel is the best in town! It is also located in Eastport, a neighborhood across Spa Creek from Annapolis, and I consider it a must see! A real locals spot.
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Davis's Pub
400 Chester AveDavis's Pub was featured on Diners, Dives, and Drive-Thrus and their crab pretzel is the best in town! It is also located in Eastport, a neighborhood across Spa Creek from Annapolis, and I consider it a must see! A real locals spot.
When the 1st Lady came to town, this is where she ate! Locals love the Boatyard and its where many go to watch recaps of the Wednesday night sailing races, celebrate the Full Moon each month, or participate in the spring Sock Burning tradition. One of the few spots in town with a raw bar, and they always have a house made smoked fish appetizer that changes daily. The Boatyard is in Eastport, a neighborhood I consider a must see for an Annapolis visit. They also have a nice breakfast with Crabs Benedict, or lox with Naval Bagels.
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Boatyard Bar & Grill
400 Fourth StWhen the 1st Lady came to town, this is where she ate! Locals love the Boatyard and its where many go to watch recaps of the Wednesday night sailing races, celebrate the Full Moon each month, or participate in the spring Sock Burning tradition. One of the few spots in town with a raw bar, and they always have a house made smoked fish appetizer that changes daily. The Boatyard is in Eastport, a neighborhood I consider a must see for an Annapolis visit. They also have a nice breakfast with Crabs Benedict, or lox with Naval Bagels.
If you're not careful you will walk right past Fox's Den and you don't want to miss it. Great cocktails, and farm to table fare with a speakeasy feel. You will see a fox sign and take the steps down to the cellar that has been converted into a restaurant. Do not miss the gimlet, made with either vodka or gin - it is fantastic!
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Fox's Den
179B Main StIf you're not careful you will walk right past Fox's Den and you don't want to miss it. Great cocktails, and farm to table fare with a speakeasy feel. You will see a fox sign and take the steps down to the cellar that has been converted into a restaurant. Do not miss the gimlet, made with either vodka or gin - it is fantastic!
Tsunami is one of 3 locally owned restaurants that I love. The other 2 are Metropolitan and Lemon Grass. The owner/chef does a great job on both cocktails and food with fresh ingredients, plenty of vegetarian options and awesome specials. Everyone thinks of sushi when they think of Tsunami, but they have much much more! Tsunami is where i had the best veal chop of my life! All 3 restaurants are on West Street, and Metropolitan has rooftop seating and live music on weekends. Support small businesses and try out one of these restaurants - I promise you won't be sorry!
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Tsunami Sushi Bar and Lounge
51 West StTsunami is one of 3 locally owned restaurants that I love. The other 2 are Metropolitan and Lemon Grass. The owner/chef does a great job on both cocktails and food with fresh ingredients, plenty of vegetarian options and awesome specials. Everyone thinks of sushi when they think of Tsunami, but they have much much more! Tsunami is where i had the best veal chop of my life! All 3 restaurants are on West Street, and Metropolitan has rooftop seating and live music on weekends. Support small businesses and try out one of these restaurants - I promise you won't be sorry!
The Point is not in downtown Annapolis, but it is our favorite spot for eating crabs on the water. Second is Cantler's, closer to downtown, and lastly and not recommended is MIke's on the South River. If you are looking to crack some Maryland Blue crabs on the water, these are really the only 3 choices I know of. The Point is more pricey, but their sides and other menu options are superb, whereas this is not the case at Cantler's or Mike's sadly.
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The Point Crab House & Grill
700 Mill Creek RdThe Point is not in downtown Annapolis, but it is our favorite spot for eating crabs on the water. Second is Cantler's, closer to downtown, and lastly and not recommended is MIke's on the South River. If you are looking to crack some Maryland Blue crabs on the water, these are really the only 3 choices I know of. The Point is more pricey, but their sides and other menu options are superb, whereas this is not the case at Cantler's or Mike's sadly.
Severn Inn has a beautiful view of the Naval Academy bridge and the Academy itself. It is upscale waterfront dining, but has a very reasonable brunch, that locals really enjoy. Tbh, I've only been for happy hour and dinner, but friends I trust rave about the brunch. It's all you can eat, which I generally don't do, but if you like the brunch buffet, it's supposed to be great.
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Severn Inn
1993 Baltimore Annapolis BlvdSevern Inn has a beautiful view of the Naval Academy bridge and the Academy itself. It is upscale waterfront dining, but has a very reasonable brunch, that locals really enjoy. Tbh, I've only been for happy hour and dinner, but friends I trust rave about the brunch. It's all you can eat, which I generally don't do, but if you like the brunch buffet, it's supposed to be great.
Paul's is a locals spot that is owned by a greek family in town. As such, they have most of the traditional greek menu choices, in addition to some great specials. I usually order a fish dish here and have never been disappointed. The atmosphere is nice too, it's in an old house converted into a restaurant.
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Paul's Homewood Café
919 West StPaul's is a locals spot that is owned by a greek family in town. As such, they have most of the traditional greek menu choices, in addition to some great specials. I usually order a fish dish here and have never been disappointed. The atmosphere is nice too, it's in an old house converted into a restaurant.
If you want to stay downtown, near Ego Alley, for lunch, I like the old stand-by, McGarvey's (not the greasy spoon Chick'n'Ruths!). They have really great seafood specials and soups. Just homemade good food, not particularly gourmet, but they almost always have some type of fish sandwich on special, and generally have plenty of crab options: softshells (in season), crab dip, crab soup, crab pretzels....they also have a raw bar.
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McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar
8 Market SpaceIf you want to stay downtown, near Ego Alley, for lunch, I like the old stand-by, McGarvey's (not the greasy spoon Chick'n'Ruths!). They have really great seafood specials and soups. Just homemade good food, not particularly gourmet, but they almost always have some type of fish sandwich on special, and generally have plenty of crab options: softshells (in season), crab dip, crab soup, crab pretzels....they also have a raw bar.
This is one of the most expensive restaurants in Annapolis and according to locals, the best Italian restaurant. The food is just really spectacular. I consider it strictly a special occasion spot however, because of the price, but wanted to list it as it really is such great food.
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Osteria 177
177 Main StThis is one of the most expensive restaurants in Annapolis and according to locals, the best Italian restaurant. The food is just really spectacular. I consider it strictly a special occasion spot however, because of the price, but wanted to list it as it really is such great food.
I love the ambience, view and food at Carrol's Creek. Also, since it is in Eastport, parking is no problem. Annapolis actually doesn't have many waterfront dining spots, and this is one of them and has plenty of seafood and great service. Reservations recommended.
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Carrol's Creek Cafe
410 Severn AveI love the ambience, view and food at Carrol's Creek. Also, since it is in Eastport, parking is no problem. Annapolis actually doesn't have many waterfront dining spots, and this is one of them and has plenty of seafood and great service. Reservations recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
S&J's is a fun locals hangout and has live music with no cover on the weekends. The Shatners is a great cover band that has the entire place dancing and plays here alot!
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Stan and Joe's
37 West StreetS&J's is a fun locals hangout and has live music with no cover on the weekends. The Shatners is a great cover band that has the entire place dancing and plays here alot!
Middleton's has live music and dancing and a crowd that is usually over 35 years old, as opposed to some of the clubs in town that can be very young. I don't recommend eating here however.
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Middleton Tavern
2 Market SpaceMiddleton's has live music and dancing and a crowd that is usually over 35 years old, as opposed to some of the clubs in town that can be very young. I don't recommend eating here however.
I don't like the food here, but they have a nice floorplan for live music, with a stage and dance floor. Some of the other clubs with live music (Stan and Joes, Middletons), feel very crowded in comparison. Also, because it's in Eastport, parking is much easier.
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Blackwall Hitch
400 6th StI don't like the food here, but they have a nice floorplan for live music, with a stage and dance floor. Some of the other clubs with live music (Stan and Joes, Middletons), feel very crowded in comparison. Also, because it's in Eastport, parking is much easier.
This is not a good choice for food, but is a great venue for music. A very enjoyable small venue with a good sound system, check out their calendar and if you like the entertainer, definitely get tics to Ram's Head.
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Rams Head Tavern Annapolis
33 West StThis is not a good choice for food, but is a great venue for music. A very enjoyable small venue with a good sound system, check out their calendar and if you like the entertainer, definitely get tics to Ram's Head.
The Jetty is a fun spot on Sundays, when they have live music for the people driving on 50 West returning from the beach and want to get off and not sit in Bay Bridge traffic. Hint: once you are there, you will also be stuck on that side of the bridge until traffic dies down around 4. It's outside with a great breeze and they have a great deal on crabs (I wouldn't order anything else lol).
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The Jetty
201 Wells Cove RdThe Jetty is a fun spot on Sundays, when they have live music for the people driving on 50 West returning from the beach and want to get off and not sit in Bay Bridge traffic. Hint: once you are there, you will also be stuck on that side of the bridge until traffic dies down around 4. It's outside with a great breeze and they have a great deal on crabs (I wouldn't order anything else lol).